2018 AWG to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1299.9127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1244.2409.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.6717 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1254.9617 to the December average rate of 1279.0172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1299.9127 was down 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1388.2732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1266.7391, compared to 1273.7771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0381 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 30.1631 TZS (High: 1299.9127 / Low: 1269.7496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4198 TZS (High: 1276.2658 / Low: 1268.8459).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.1017 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1274.5635) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1243.2071), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3564 (+2.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1266.6242 | 1244.2409 | 1254.9617 |
| February | 1263.4468 | 1252.0613 | 1258.2246 |
| March | 1270.8832 | 1259.8322 | 1264.1321 |
| April | 1283.6021 | 1261.9631 | 1272.7772 |
| May | 1278.7689 | 1269.7802 | 1275.7753 |
| June | 1299.9127 | 1269.7496 | 1274.5635 |
| July | 1276.1382 | 1268.4643 | 1273.1624 |
| August | 1276.2658 | 1268.8459 | 1273.4816 |
| September | 1276.0852 | 1266.4595 | 1270.3800 |
| October | 1274.5608 | 1266.9865 | 1271.1519 |
| November | 1283.7506 | 1271.9045 | 1275.4697 |
| December | 1283.8511 | 1273.8260 | 1279.0172 |